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Waddle & Silvy

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago
Cubs
White Sox
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Bears
Caleb Williams
Chicago Bulls
Major League Baseball
NFL
Ben Johnson
Baseball
World Cup
Shohei Ohtani
Darnell Wright
Ryan Poles
Hammond
Milwaukee Brewers
All-Star Game

Former Bear Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman love to talk all things Chicago sports and more.

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Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Football Friday, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings. Courtney Cronin joins to discuss the Bears’ clean injury report, Ozzy Trapilo’s possible return, Caleb Williams’ g... more

Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Football Friday, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings and celebrating Chicago’s clean injury report. They discuss Ozzy Trapilo’s potential return, the Bears’ growing adv... more

Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Football Friday, previewing the Bears’ home opener against the Vikings. Greg Olsen breaks down Ben Johnson’s explosive offense, Caleb Williams’ growth, Brian Flores’ defensive scheme, th... more

Waddle & Silvy broadcast live from Horseshoe Hammond Casino for Bears Football Friday, previewing Chicago’s home opener against the Vikings. They discuss the Bears’ clean injury report, Ozzy Trapilo’s potential return, Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Gausman
Professional baseball pitcher, Cubs pitcher featured in interview
Chicago Cubs
Episode: 9/4 3pm: Kevin Gausman
Peggy Kusinski
Chicago sports anchor
ESPN 1000 / ABC7
Episode: 9/2 4 PM: Chicago Bears Roundtable
Pat the Designer
Bears analyst and designer with insights
Self/Media appearances
Episode: 9/2 4 PM: Chicago Bears Roundtable
Adam Hoge
Bear reporter
Athletic / Bears coverage
Episode: 9/2 4 PM: Chicago Bears Roundtable
Tyler Aki
Aki's A-List segment host, ESPN Chicago contributor
ESPN Chicago / Aki's A-List
Episode: 8/31 5 PM: Aki's A-List
Antoine Randall-El
Former NFL player, guest on the show
NFL / Chicago sports media
Episode: 8/19: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show- Pt II
Jim in Florida
Caller interviewed on the show
Listener
Episode: 8/19: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show- Pt I
Clay Holmes
Pitcher, Cubs
Cubs
Episode: 8/18 5 PM: Clay Holmes
Louis Riddick
NFL analyst and former executive
ESPN/ NFL Analyst
Episode: 8/17 3 PM: Louis Riddick

Hosts

Tom Waddle
On-air host with long-running Chicago sports focus; co-host of the program.
Marc Silvy
Longtime Chicago sports reporter and lead commentator; co-host.
Courtney Cronin
ESPN Bears Insider; brings on-the-ground Bears practice reads and roster context.
Connor McKnight
Sports journalist and analyst offering Cubs/MLB context.
Tyler Aki
Sports analyst; hosts and contributes quick-read A-list segments.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 581 ratings
  • Chicago Style

    Love being able to listen on-demand from the DC-area. Love the regular hits Wilbon and Big Cat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoelSu
    United States6 months ago
  • Great

    Listen daily from Topeka KS. Great show. Great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polish art
    United States7 months ago
  • Updating my 1 star review

    The good parts of the show are lost when you completely bend the knee to Jon Gruden. Have the guy on, but don’t act like the guy is the greatest thing around. You continue to alienate large portions of your audience. I’ll check back in a year.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best sports show in Chicago

    IMO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeauxO
    United States2 years ago
  • Updating my 1 star review

    Checked in after a long break and last week the station that supported Sarah Spain and many other women just posted an hour focused on googling women 20-40 years their junior. It started as a joke and made it’s way to awful. My childhood Waddle jersey (who has several daughters and lets it slide) will continue to gather cobwebs

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United States2 years ago

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Chicago Style — Easy to listen to and great for DC-area commuters.
Great show with strong guests and local flavor.
Edit: long-time listener debating whether to continue due to changing dynamics.
Updating my 1 star review — when politics slips in, it loses some audience.
Best sports show in Chicago with engaging hosts and guests.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

9/9 5 PM: Jesse Rogers
Q: Jesse, how would you assess Webb's performance and the late-inning dynamics after the game?
Jesse explains that Webb has shown some consistency on back-to-back games but notes the bullpen's overall volatility and the importance of managing innings and matchups to avoid catastrophic implosions.
8/18 3 PM: Boog Sciambi
Q: What was the thinking behind pitching to PCA in that moment?
Boog and the hosts discuss that the decision was not simply about PCA but about leveraging the lefty-righty matchup dynamic and the broader risk/reward of bringing in a reliever for a particular hitter, recognizing both the on-field data and the human element of reading the moment.
8/4 2pm: Kyle Long
Q: What was Kyle Long's view on his post-NFL career in media?
He expressed that he always expected to work in media and that there were few other avenues available for a player like him, highlighting his readiness and excitement for this next chapter.
7/29 2 PM: Terron Armstead
Q: How good can Caleb Williams be in this league?
Armstead expresses no upper limit for Williams, praising his arm talent and dual-threat ability while stressing the need for consistent, routine plays to maximize his and the team's success.
7/29 2 PM: Terron Armstead
Q: Terron, before we let you go, give us your best Sean Payton story.
Armstead hesitates but eventually describes Payton as a hard-nosed, demanding coach whose standards once created distance, but over time evolved into a close, respectful relationship driven by accountability.

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What is Waddle & Silvy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced Chicago-centric sports show blends in-depth analysis of Bears, Cubs, White Sox, and local teams with banter, guest insights, and listener interaction. Across recent episodes, the hosts balance technical breakdowns (roster decisions, quarterback development, and injuries) with lively debates, pop-culture tangents, and regional pairings like on-site camp reports and external reads from prominent reporters. Sponsorship integrations and cross-promotions are a notable fixture, and recurring guests bring authority from ESPN, Barstool, The Athletic, and local Chicago outlets. The format emphasizes chemistry, accessible sports discourse, and a willingness to entertain broader conversations while staying anchored in Chicago sports lore.... more

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1. Kevin Gausman
2. Peggy Kusinski
3. Pat the Designer
4. Adam Hoge
5. Tyler Aki
6. Antoine Randall-El
7. Jim in Florida
8. Clay Holmes

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